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Meridan State College

Three reasons to choose us

  1. ​​​​​​Learn in state-of-the-art facilities with highly qualified teachers and student support staff​
  2. Choose from a wide range of academic, creative, sports and vocational programs combined with exciting extracurricular activities and experiences, including Surf Awareness for international students
  3. Enjoy the benefits of living in a safe, family-orientated community with an experienced EQI homestay families

Principal's welcome

​We take great pleasure in welcoming international students to Meridan State College (SC), the proud recipient of the Queensland School of the Year Award at the Excellence in Education Awards, 2015. 

Meridan SC consists of three sub schools that provide a structured, quality education and seamless transition t​hrough the different phases of our students’ learning.
Our curriculum mission is to empower students with the confidence and capacity to enrich the communities and cultures of the future. Excellence in the teaching of literacy and numeracy is a major focus, and the College has introduced Master Classes for high achieving students and Programs of Excellence for those with an aptitude for dance, music, Italian and sport.

Ensuring our students are skilled and prepared for the future is key to our teaching programs, and student learning is enriched through the use of an extensive range of electronic devices.

While Meridan is very much a school of the future, we place great importance on 'old fashioned' values, such as good manners, considerate behaviour and pride in our College and ourselves.  We have an unrelenting focus on high expectations and supporting students to achieve their potential in a safe and happy environment as they transition through the years of schooling from Prep to Year 12.

Meridan’s dedicated teaching staff and experienced international team look forward to supporting and guiding you to ensure your time at Meridan State College is filled with success and happy memories.

School overview

Number of students

Year school established

School website

Igniting minds, empowering futures.

At Meridan, we aim to provide a contemporary educational experience that prepares every student for the challenges and opportunities of the future. By embracing a highly engaging futures-oriented curriculum, we ensure that every Prep–Year 12 student is equipped with the skills, knowledge and mindset necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world.

We take great pride in welcoming international students and offering each and every student a personalised program accompanied by the dedicated support from our international team. We are conveniently located only 3.6km from some of the most beautiful beaches and surf on the Sunshine Coast and only 1 hour to our capital city, Brisbane.

We believe that by exposing students to a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we prepare them to thrive in a multicultural and interconnected world.

EQI programs offered

HS
High School
HSA
High School Study Abroad
PS
Primary School

Special programs

  • International marine and aquatic practices program, including surfing, snorkelling, sailing, boating and The Great Reef studies
  • Sports and outdoor recreation / physical education / health
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Specialised hospitality courses
  • Film, media and television
  • Industrial technology/engineering/furnishings/design
  • Business, economics and information technology
  • Creative arts, photography and graphic design
  • English as an Additional Language/​Dialect (EAL/D) support, mathematics, science and English tutorials​

Extracurricular activities

  • International Aussie adventure program
  • Learn to surf program
  • Travel opportunities each term to locations such as K'gari (Fraser Island), Tangalooma Island Resort and Lady Elliot Island on the beautiful Great Barrier Reef
  • Music tuition, rock band
  • Volleyball, Oztag, rugby league, basketball, netball, AFL
  • Sports training program
  • Tennis, soccer, field hockey and rugby union clubs close by

School facilities

  • Indoor sports performance centre
  • Two full-size basketball courts
  • School gym
  • Tennis courts
  • Performing arts centre encompassing dance studio
  • Two school ovals
  • Commercial grade hospitality kitchens
  • Resource centre equipped with our IT help desk
  • Two science buildings with 8 science labs
  • Two industrial tech buildings complete with engineering and construction workshops
  • Bring your own device (BYOD) program
  • Online learning
  • Dedicated international room with cooking facilities
  • Institute of Sport​

Tertiary pathways

Languages

  • ​Italian, and other languages such as French or Spanish,​ can be negotiated upon enrolment

Homestay and accommodation

By living with an Australian host family international students become part of the local community and have a fantastic opportunity to practise their English in a safe and caring home environment.

Students have their own bedroom with study facilities, three meals a day, and access to transport to and from school, and to school activities.

Read more about homestay and accommodation options.

Holiday adventure programs

Holiday adventure programs are an exciting and safe way for students to travel and sightsee during school holidays.

All holiday adventures are fully guided and escorted by qualified teachers and staff to ensure student safety.

Find out more about our holiday adventure programs.

Contact details

Disclaimer

The information and data in this webpage is subject to change without notice. Before submitting your application, if you are interested in:

  • a particular subject, sport, program or extracurricular activity offered by an EQI school; or
  • particular school facilities;

please contact EQI or the school directly to confirm it will be offered and/or available in the year you intend to study.

Last updated 16 May 2025